Communications Officer Policy & Public Affairs

About Us

At CIPFA, we're driven by a singular purpose: to transform lives through exceptional public financial management. As a leading international accountancy body, we champion integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. We believe that every pound spent should deliver tangible improvements to public services, creating a better future for individuals and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a world where public money truly makes a difference.

We are seeking a proactive, organised and enthusiastic communications professional to support CIPFA’s external and internal communications activity. The role will focus on high-quality writing, media relations, social media delivery and communications planning.

The postholder will play a key role within CIPFA’s professional in-house communications function. This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role offering the opportunity to contribute to CIPFA’s thought leadership, policy and corporate priorities across a range of communications channels.

• Support the development and delivery of communications plans for key CIPFA priorities and campaigns.
• Deliver day-to-day media relations activity, including drafting press releases, briefings, opinion pieces and reactive statements.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and support media engagement for senior staff and subject experts.
• Research, write and edit high-quality content, translating complex policy and technical issues into clear and engaging communications.
• Contribute content to CIPFA’s external channels, including social media (primarily Linked In) and the website.
• Work collaboratively across Communications, Marketing, Policy and other teams to support integrated campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage, conduct daily media monitoring and contribute to evaluation and reporting.
• Support internal communications, including content planning and publishing on the intranet.
• Maintain accurate records, including media contacts and coverage logs.

• Experience of working in media relations.
• Proven ability to write concise, engaging copy on complex policy or technical issues, often to tight deadlines.

• Experience of working within or alongside the public sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of public policy.
• Familiarity with communications tools, including media monitoring platforms, journalist databases, social media scheduling tools, web content management systems and CRM systems.

• Reward – Giving you fair pay and generous benefits, which includes completive salary, generous pension scheme, holiday scheme, family friendly benefits and more!
• Wellbeing – Empowering you to work flexibly, balancing your personal and professional live through our permanent 4-day working week (work 4 days, get paid for
  5) and hybrid working, alongside with a range of health benefits, such as access to an Employee Assistance Helpline and the opportunity to join our Health Cash Plan.
• Purpose – Connecting the work you do with its social value and impact through paid volunteering days and charity and community work.
• Growth – Enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge through access to training opportunities, paid professional membership subscriptions, and career break options.
• Culture – Our culture is one of respect. We give you a sense of belonging, supporting you to work with autonomy, openness, and collaboration.

We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse group of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.